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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1932
Page
3
A collection of letters and notes discuss public ownership versus private wealth, with critique of graft in private enterprises, plus light local missives from Higgins Texas and Saint Jacques Jr. The page includes a humorous Tack column, a moon and catnip piece, and lost purse notices seeking helpers and details from readers.
Lucille Fox of Route 2 Happy Texas explains she found a purse and money from a small wage saving. She offers to split or surrender the money and asks for the keys to be returned, requesting the finder to act fairly or keep all.
A young married woman seeks cheap housecleaning or laundry work by the hour day or week. She lists a North Fillmore Street address and phone number and mentions three small children and a need for clothes money and work. Other letters request clothing donations and note a lost handbag appeal from an ex soldier in Amarillo with a General Delivery address in Childress Texas.
A 17 year old seeking four days of farm work has strong stamina and asks for ongoing work. She offers to house-sit this winter in exchange for rent and provides references. Also includes a note about wanting someone to stay in a home and asks readers to respond. The second fragment critiques a football team with mocks about players and coaching.
The text mocks Thomas Kirby Roach and Talbot as slow and comical while praising Foster Barringer as quick. It references Westerners Thanksgiving and ends with a terse note to Tack in a friendly critic tone.
Wanerly McCollum offers a reward for the return of a lost black purse and gloves from Sunday night November 20. The purse contained a reddish brown fountain pen and pencil set and one or two handkerchiefs. Dial 6511 900 Jackson Street for information.
Widow seeks a steady, hard working partner and asks Tack to help locate a suitable man within two months. The note requests reliable contact through Tack and is directed to reach a care of Tack.
The Barton family seeks help locating their month old German Shepherd puppy with white tips on three toes and white on the chest and tail. Last seen Monday near San Jacinto School. Contact Mildred and Melba Barton at 804 Florida Street.
A writer from Spearman Texas signs off a correspondence suggesting contact with an altitude record holder to explain the subject in detail. The tone is courteous and confident about obtaining literature.
A man and woman from Eastern New Mexico describe themselves as refined, intend to settle on a farm or ranch for winter, and offer husband as skilled worker and mechanic while wife cooks and cares for children. They request a trial placement with references and reasonable wages.
The text explains the moon appears larger near the horizon due to the heavier atmosphere acting as a magnifier and dust particles in the air. It notes these atmospheric effects change perceived size and invites further inquiry if not satisfied.
A vintage advertisement touts Aspironal as a superior cold and cough remedy claiming two minute relief, lab tested and endorsed, with a money back guarantee if symptoms do not fade. It urges purchase at local drug stores and promotes use for children and adults alike.
A young married couple without work or children asks for assistance in finding farm labor or elder care work in exchange for room and board and a small salary. Mrs L Boone, Route 1 Box 300, City, signs the plea.
One woman Mrs Pearl Slade and two girls seek winter housing work. They offer to maintain a home, cook, clean, and care for children and request fair pay. They invite potential employers to give them a chance at 512 Monroe Street, City.
The notice advertises job and child care services with references available upon request and a contact phone number 5817 for inquiries.
A widow with four months hospital training advertises as a practical nurse ready to work any location and stay nights. She lists contact at 512 East Eighth Avenue and 23369, asks for help for herself and family, mentioning a father out of work and a younger brother in school. Helen, 309 North East Third Ave, also places a similar request.
A note requests return of two ponies spotted white and black on Sunday night. The animals are Shetlands kept as pets. Carl Fulton mentions Canyon Highway three miles away. Also includes a job inquiry from a young woman with nursing, care, and housekeeping experience seeking work by day or night. contact Dial 7691.
One ton truck with good tires and body offers cheap sale due to money need. Ad seeks a printing press and requests Kelsey card printing press for sale or trade. Includes contact Box 1264 in Pampa Texas and notes a desperate for work line from an 18 year old girl.
A physician prepared remedy named B C reputed to relieve inorganic pains, colds, headaches, neuralgia, and fevers in minutes. It claims to soothe a distressed nervous system without opiates, and is sold in 10¢ and 25¢ packages.
A widow states she will consider any honest employment. She will do laundry work, quilting, and tacking comforts as needed.
Classified notice seeking daily work opportunities. Provides contact phone 4497 and location Room 1. States preference for day labor and notes prior experience helping others find work.
I have a Smith Premier typewriter I paid 50 dollars for and will sell for 15 or trade for a light car. It is in good condition and I think a high school student may need one. Interested persons can view it at 208 North.
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